District 3 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit District 3
Popular places to visit
Sihlcity
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sihlcity during your stay in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.
Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Activities
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg
Our pick of the best District 3 Hotel Deals
The Home Hotel
"Lovely hotel, very clean, staff are lovely, nothing too much trouble. The hotel is not right in the centre but there is a shopping centre very close and nice coffee shops. Not so many nice restaurants nearby but public transport is excellent and restaurant Anamira is excellent and within easy walking ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Stoller
"The room was a nice size, clean and comfortable. Located in a good area close to restaurants and sites."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
"Perfect hotel . 10/10 . Amazing experience. Thank you for everything."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
"Very well designed, excellent shower, bed etc. staff helpful."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
"I absolutely love that you could borrow a guitar and take it to your room. That was a fun experience. Great hotel overall."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
"Movenpick Airports was the perfect place to overnight before catching our flight the next day. The food was delicious at the restaurant in the hotel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 3
Enge
Travellers choose Enge for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Enge-Bederstrasse Station or Zurich Enge S-Bahn and check out top sights like FIFA World Football Museum.
Werd
While you're in Werd, take in top sights like Old Botanical Garden or Haus Konstruktiv, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Werd Tram Stop or Bezirksgebaude Station.
District 4
While you're in District 4, take in top sights like Helvetia Square or Starkart Urban Art Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Backeranlage Tram Stop or Guterbahnhof Tram Stop.
Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Bernard Jordan Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bahnhofstrasse to Zurich Toy Museum – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
